GST, popcorn

How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST system
India's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has drawn criticism from the opposition and sparked social media outrage, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.
GST Council's popcorn taxation sparks backlash on social media
The GST Council's proposal of different rates on popcorn—5% for salted, 12% for branded, and 18% for caramel—has sparked widespread criticism. Former
How to tax popcorn? GST council’s formula sparks outrage
India's controversial popcorn tax system sparks outrage and criticism, with opposition questioning the complex GST rates.
How To Tax Popcorn? Government's GST Formula Sparks Debate
Centre's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has sparked a debate, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.
GST Council: How much GST is there on popcorn? Popcorn with caramelized or added sugar is taxed at 18%..
The 55th meeting of the GST Council has ended and the GST Council decided to impose or remove tax on many things in this meeting. Tax matters on flavored popcorn were also considered in the council meeting.
‘India will always be third-world country if...’: Sushant Sareen slams 18% tax on caramel popcorn
The controversy arose after the GST Council clarified that ready-to-eat salted popcorn would attract 5% GST, while caramelised popcorn would be taxed at 18% due to added sugar.
Why Government has levied extra GST on Caramel Popcorn
Popcorn is the most popular munching snack when it comes to movie time. And this humble looking snack recently became the ...
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Eat popcorn and sleep: Shashi Tharoor on GST council's tax formula for snack
"Eat popcorn and go to sleep. Don't think too much. Good night," Tharoor captioned the image. The 55th GST Council ...
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Social media roasts GST Council: From popcorn jabs to ‘tax terrorism’, THESE memes will leave you in splits!
From playful jabs about tax calculators in movie theatres to imaginative takes on caramelised popcorn’s 18% rate, the ...
Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn
Memes flooded the internet as the GST Council confirmed an 18 per cent tax on caramelised popcorn. Here are some of the most ...
GST On Popcorn: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Clarifies Tax Slabs And Controversy
The GST Council's recent clarification on popcorn taxation has sparked a social media debate and criticism from the ...
Sizzling Popcorn Tax Or Policy Blunder? Cong Slams Govt For GST Complexity, Demands Overhaul
Congress has criticised the government for the growing complexity of the GST system and said differing tax rates on popcorn ...
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Salted, pre-packed or caramelised? Popcorn gets stuck in GST maze
The GST Council’s decision to impose different tax rates on salted, pre-packaged, and caramelised popcorn has faced criticism ...
'Taxing popcorn for 0.013% revenue? Ex-CEA K Subramanian questions rationale behind 18% GST, advises babus to use data
The GST Council on Saturday recommended 5% GST on salted popcorn, 12% on pre-packaged and labeled popcorn, and 18% on ...
Will popcorn get costly at cinemas? The new GST rate creates confusion for exhibitors
Exhibitors remain confused over the tax rates for popcorn. While a few multiplex owners see no change in popcorn sold in cinemas, one single exhibitor noted that caramel popcorn, sold loose or ...